Rubio has softened! Rubio expressed his willingness to visit China! On March 13, according to a report by Singapore's The Straits Times, sources said that as an anti-China hawk, Rubio had long been reluctant to visit China, but now he has changed his attitude. If Trump's visit to China goes ahead, he is willing to accompany Trump on the trip. Obviously, this change in attitude is unusual.
We are still sanctioning Rubio. Whether or not Rubio can visit China is another matter, but the key point is that Rubio has actually changed his stance towards China. In fact, from Rubio's perspective, taking a hard line against China is his political life, and being known as a hawk is his political capital. For a China hawk to abandon his usual hard-line stance, even at the cost of sacrificing his years of hard-earned hawk reputation, and openly declare his intention to accompany Trump on a visit to China, can only indicate one thing: Rubio has realized that his past political labels no longer serve his personal interests, nor do they serve America's interests.
From a personal perspective, as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, it is his duty to be present during the President's visit to China, which is not only a responsibility but also a matter of face. However, he is still on the Chinese sanctions list and cannot enter the country. If he misses this visit, he may become a laughingstock in American diplomatic history, labeled as a "negligent chief diplomat," which would be extremely detrimental to his political career. Moreover, Rubio is not without ambitions for higher office.
From the U.S. perspective, the United States is deeply mired in the Middle East, facing high inflation and an upcoming election. Trump urgently needs to achieve tangible results from the visit to China. The entire White House is seeking stability and cooperation, hoping that China will not cause trouble. If Rubio continues to maintain a hard-line posture, he will be dragging down Trump and the U.S. Therefore, whether from a personal or national interest standpoint, Rubio has no choice but to make changes. Rubio has already begun to "correct his mistakes," but whether he can obtain the ticket to visit China obviously depends on us.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859510427430091/
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